word
Single
SIH-ngguhl
/ˈsɪŋɡʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
single
Dictionary meaning
Being or characteristic of a single thing or person.
Examples
- Upon the hill stood a single tower.
- Single chrysanthemums resemble daisies and may have more than one row of petals.
Synonyms: individual
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Ephemeral
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muh-LIF-loo-us
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Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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